Citizenship Verification

Effective July 1, 2011, Indiana state law requires that Indiana University collect verification of citizenship from every individual who applies for "state or local public benefits." The legislation stipulates that students who are not lawfully residing in the United States are:

ineligible for in-state tuition rates

ineligible for scholarships, grants, assistantships or other aid funded by the university

All students are required to complete an electronic citizenship verification within OneStart.

If you are a U.S. Citizen, once you complete the verification, your existing residency status and financial aid/scholarship awards will be unaffected.

If you are a foreign national with a valid U.S. visa or immigration status, once you complete the verification, your existing residency status and financial aid/scholarship awards will be unaffected.

If you live outside the U.S. and will complete your program while residing abroad, once you complete the verification, your residency status and any financial aid/scholarships awards will be unaffected.

If you are unable to verify that you are lawfully residing in the U.S., you will no longer be eligible for in-state tuition rates or institutional aid/scholarships.

International students with any concerns about their visa/immigration status may contact the Office of International Services in Bloomington at intlserv@indiana.edu or 812-855-9086.